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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,215.28, 99,660.96 and 40,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,215.28, 99,660.96 and 40,382.28 is: 55,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,215.28 : 99,660.96 = 40,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,215.28/99,660.96 = 40,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,215.28x = 99,660.96 × 40,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,215.28x = 4,024,536,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,536,791.79/72,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,729.71

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